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Next two games are make or break for Pickett IMO. Faced two of the best defenses the past two weeks. Now faces two at the bottom. He needs to at least look competent the next two weeks. If he looks remotely close to the past two weeks, Baltimore will eat him up in three weeks. Bye week after that. Typically when Stillers brass makes moves. If he looks okay next two games and struggles against Ravens, I think a coin flip they go to Mitch. Who was just as inconsistent last year as Kenny is this year. So not really going to someone with a proven track record. They won’t give Mason anything beyond carrying a clipboard, even if he is looking the best in practices…

Dan Moore is possibly shorter leash, maybe this game is it. I read an article in the off-season that they typically like to give until third season to make full time starter at tackle which would be for Moore now. So has been forced to the fire early. He hasn’t had the easiest assignments with two of the top 5 edge rushers. Chuks isn’t lighting it up when they lined up against him either.

Interior line needs to really shine next two weeks as well. Seumalo and Daniels are supposed to be pro bowl caliber guards. They have not played that way at all, especially in the run blocking. I doubt they will take either of them out. Mason Cole would likely be the first to go, but not sure if Herbig is an upgrade.

Hard to really judge RBs, WRs and TEs. Not many holes for the RBs. If that keeps up, got to go with Warren’s downhill style. Harris is more patient type runner. He would be all pro on the Browns or other o line that can make lanes. WRs and TEs aren’t getting enough catchable passes to really judge. Only internally do they know if running the correct routes and blocking assignments.

Next two weeks should say a lot. I think they will look good and 3-1 going into Ravens game would not be bad after seeing what they looked like past two weeks. But could very well be 1-3 and calling for Mitch…

Can't hardly keep up with them, Pork. They've been signin' players, bringin' up players from the practice squad, just for a couple of injuries. They immediately wanted a wide receiver to replace Johnson, yet they like Pickens in the middle and on the flats but don't want to run him deep. Can't figure that. They need to really step up, run the **** ball, and learn to pass protect so Pickett ain't runnin' for his life every passing down. He hasn't figured out how to throw the ball away when he's in trouble, and he hasn't shown the Raven's Jackson's ability to take off runnin' when the pocket collapses. OTOH, the overall offensive game calling hasn't been NFL caliber. Time will tell.

Look at that. An entire analysis without mention of Canada. 

Kenny is scared. We've seen it and it's clear as day. He needs to have his teammates rally and give help. Right now, it's only Warren and Pickens (and apparently The punter) 

I think the Steelers run the table next 2 weeks, and puts the Band-Aid over the massive problem that is their O coordinator. Here's a great analysis on the situation and answers the question of "Is it Pickett, or Canada?" - https://twitter.com/Sharp...us/1704877199377965107

EMitch
Can't hardly keep up with them, Pork. They've been signin' players, bringin' up players from the practice squad, just for a couple of injuries. They immediately wanted a wide receiver to replace Johnson, yet they like Pickens in the middle and on the flats but don't want to run him deep. Can't figure that. They need to really step up, run the **** ball, and learn to pass protect so Pickett ain't runnin' for his life every passing down. He hasn't figured out how to throw the ball away when he's in trouble, and he hasn't shown the Raven's Jackson's ability to take off runnin' when the pocket collapses. OTOH, the overall offensive game calling hasn't been NFL caliber. Time will tell.

This is a great point Mitch. I'm not sure why it seems that Pickett is not allowed to run. It's a massive strength of his. I'm not sure why they seemingly have a leash on it. 

Canada is definitely A problem, but it isn’t just him. It really starts with the O line, IMO. Sort of what Mitch said. They had two of the hardest tests to start the season and showed they obviously are not equal to the top defenses. With a good O line that can make running lanes and time for Kenny, Canada’s scheme will work. It won’t ever be some cutting edge Andy Reid or other, but it has shown to work enough to be 9-8… He definitely calls some really dumb and predictable plays. As noted about not using Pickens deep, not getting Freiermuth, Robinson, Heyward or Washington involved is just nuts. I do think they bounce back the next two weeks. The o line needs to gel and takes time, just like it did last year. Adding new players means all needing to figure each others tendencies out to make adjustments. Having two rather weak defenses should allow them to do this. I think we are looking at another 9-8 type average team. Likely not go beyond that with Canada.

I would be 100% behind canning
Canada, if they have a good candidate to replace him. Doing in the season means learning a whole new playbook, which is asking a lot for players that are struggling as is. I’m not sure if firing him and promoting within does all too much. It might address some of the things noted in the bonehead play calling, but still has the same bad play selections. I would much rather see a complete overhaul after the season. If they went with making an in-house change during the season, I wouldn’t be opposed.

DeadGator401
Here's a great analysis on the situation and answers the question of "Is it Pickett, or Canada?" - https://twitter.com/Sharp...us/1704877199377965107

Everything he is saying definitely has to do with who they played. They were forced to pass early against SF and really skewed their statistics.

The 3 other quarterbacks in the AFC North all run on busted pass plays. Watson, Burrows & Jackson don't seem to hesitate. Other teams, (like Buffalo's Josh Allen) take off, sometimes through some very small lanes when the linebackers are back, and many of them can get a first down. There's been a time or two where QBs were the leading rusher after a tough game, although that certainly isn't an ideal situation. I don't know if Pickett needs a command in his ear to go, but last year he showed that he can get it done if he's free to do so. Maybe 3 times in concussion protocol last year has made him apprehensive. OTOH, without pass protection, edge rushers can put a severe hurtin' on him.

That was one of Kenny’s strengths in college. Very much capable. He also had time then to go deep, which he was very good at and a great WR that helped his completion percentage. The past two games he only had enough time to see 2-3 of his pass options until he was running for his life. The “pass first then go” works best when you go through all/most reads or see an obvious clean running lane when early in the progression. I imagine they want him to do the first, but could see if they instruct him not to do the second. He should have a bit more time today and next week. Line should be gelled a bit more. They should do well today if they don’t get burnt by Maxx Crosby too often. I don’t think the rest of their defense is nearly as strong as Browns and definitely not as 69ers.